Delhi Heroes

Want to know about the famous people from Delhi? Read on to know all about the Delhi heroes. The heroes of Delhi are the men and women of Delhi are highly popular in India as well as in other nations.

Famous personalities of Delhi

Delhi has been home to a number of personalities who have gained huge popularity in their respective professions. Whether in politics, arts, literature or films, these people have earned a lot of repute for themselves. Here is a list of some eminent Indian people who were either born in Delhi or have close associations with the city.

Amir Khusrau

He was one of the greatest poets India has ever had. This Sufi mystic is also credited with founding Hindustani classical music as well as Qawwali. He is supposed to have died in 1325 AD. But he still lives on as one of the heroes of Delhi.

Akshay Kumar

He was born in Punjab but was raised in the famous Chandni Chowk area in Delhi. He later shifted base to Mumbai to pursue a film career. This Bollywood superstar and heartthrob has innumerable hits like 'Hera Pheri', 'Namastey London', 'Khatta Meetha', 'Khiladi' and 'Dhadkan' to his credit. He is a Padma Shri award winner.

Khushwant Singh

He is the grand old man of Indian journalism. This popular Indian writer and journalist writes in English and has written a number of historical books and novels. He is associated with a number of English dailies and writes columns dealing with political and social issues.

M.F.Hussain

Maqbool Fida Husain is one of the most famous painters in India. He had his home in Delhi. His paintings have fetched staggering prices at various national and international auctions like the Christie's. He is also a noted film maker. His first film 'Through the Eyes of a Painter (1967)' won a Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival. He is one of the most famous people in Delhi.

Mukesh

This legendary singer is known as the man with the golden voice. One of the most popular playback singers in India, he had lent his voice to many film and non-film albums. He was born in Delhi. Some of his greatest songs include 'Sajan re jhoot mat bolo', 'Mera joota hai Japani' and 'Jo tumko ho pasand'. He is one the greatest Delhi heroes.

Ravi Shankar

This hugely popular Indian sitar maestro is arguably the best-known instrumentalist in the country. He has received several prestigious awards at many national and international events. This includes the Bharat Ratna and an astounding three Grammy awards.

Shahrukh Khan

This Bollywood superstar and heartthrob was born in Delhi. Later, he shifted to Mumbai. His career boasts of numerous hits like 'Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman', 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', 'Om Shanti Om' and 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'. He has been a winner of the pretigious Padma Shri award.

Sheila Dikshit

She is none other than the Chief Minister of Delhi. A prominent personality in Indian politics, she is the second woman to be the Chief Minster of this historic city.